Global superstars BTS will not submit their new album arirang to the 2027 GRAMMY Awards
On July 29, 2026, BTS announced they will not submit their new album arirang for the 2027 GRAMMY Awards. Group leader RM confirmed the decision via Instagram. The move follows the Recording Academy creating a Best Asian Pop category last month.
South Korean music group BTS has officially opted out of the next GRAMMY Awards. The band shared this major update on Wednesday.
All members posted the same message on their Instagram stories. Fans quickly noticed the coordinated announcement. ValidUpdates understands that the decision directly targets recent award changes.
RM addresses the fans
Group member RM uploaded the statement to his personal page. He shared a black and white photo alongside the text.
”We have decided not to enter the GRAMMYS this year. I hope music itself can be heard and loved rather than being distinguished by region or language. Thank you to the army and all of you who are always with me.”
RM wrote the caption in Korean on his account. The post appeared exactly one month after the Recording Academy added a regional music category.
The arirang album rollout
The boycott affects their highly anticipated comeback project. BIGHIT MUSIC plans to release the new album arirang soon. It marks a major return for the artists.
Fans widely expected the project to sweep major award shows. However, the band clearly prefers global recognition without regional limits.
